Jaxon Smith-Njigba Impressing Early In Camp

Seattle Seahawks first-round rookie wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who was taken 20th overall in this year's draft, was mostly a spectator in spring practices as he learned from afar. He missed all but 2 1/2 games last season at Ohio State due to a hamstring injury, and the Seahawks didn't want to rush him into […]

Blake Bell, Jody Fortson On The Decline

Kansas City Chiefs tight ends Blake Bell and Jody Fortson are both listed as early fallers for The Athletic's Nate Taylor. Bell is 31 and appears to have lost a step in speed, especially compared with Travis Kelce, Matt Bushman and Noah Gray. He's still capable of being a quality pass-catcher in the flat and […]

Richie James' Spot Seems Secure

Unless something drastically changes this summer, Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Richie James' spot on the roster appears pretty secure. He is the primary option for punt returner when the Chiefs start the preseason, and he has established a solid connection with quarterback Patrick Mahomes. "You can tell he's been in other offenses," offensive coordinator […]

Rashee Rice Seeing First-Team Repetitions

Since Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney injured his knee on Sunday, rookie Rashee Rice has received the most repetitions with the first-team offense in training camp. Rice appears to be making fewer mistakes with each passing day, and his catching ability has been superb. The 23-year-old made an impressive diving catch on a […]

Justyn Ross Making Most Of Opportunity

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Justyn Ross was the first major mover on the depth chart during Sunday's first full-team practice after Kadarius Toney suffered a knee injury. Ross was selected by the coaching staff to receive first-team repetitions, a very encouraging sign for his development. Ross made a one-handed catch from quarterback Patrick Mahomes […]

Matt Bushman Impressing The Coaches

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Matt Bushman has been impressing the coaching staff early in training camp. "The guy doesn't drop the ball," offensive coordinator Matt Nagy said. "He's always in the right spot at the right time." Bushman looks faster and more confident in the offensive scheme after spending last year on the practice […]

Deneric Prince On The Rise Early In Camp

Kansas City Chiefs rookie running back Deneric Prince has captivated the team's coaching staff and personnel department early in training camp. He has generated similar buzz that Isiah Pacheco did in 2022 as an undrafted rookie who has made highlights while showcasing a rugged running style. "I feel he's got that chip on his shoulder," […]

2023 NFL Power Rankings: All 32 NFL Head Coaches Ranked

Being an NFL head coach is not for the faint of heart. While the financial rewards are huge, these unique individuals must eat, sleep, and breathe the game of football, while applying their skills in high-pressure situations. The head coach turnover rate is tremendous as ten new franchise leaders have been hired over the last […]

Bills Excited About James Cook's Potential

Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey expressed plenty of excitement over running back James Cook. "We're really excited about him and what he can do," Dorsey said. The offensive coordinator spoke on Cook's versatility and said he provides "three-down back" potential. Nyheim Hines (knee) is now out for the season, so the Bills will have […]

NBA Icons: The Top 10 Greatest Small Forwards of All-Time

The small forward position has produced some of the most dazzling athletes in NBA history. The position is dynamic one, that has been played by some of basketball's most electric performers. In today's list, I will be ranking the top 10 NBA small forwards of all time. When determining how great a player truly was, […]

Time To Hang It Up: Five NFL Players That Should Retire Before The Season

NFL athletes are some of the most competitive in the world. Unfortunately, these finely-tuned physical specimens don't always realize when their bodies have had enough punishment. While each of the players on this list could still have some interest from teams next season, none of them are great contributors like they were early in their […]

WNBA Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks (7/27/23): WNBA DFS Advice for DraftKings, FanDuel

Thursday features a pair of WNBA games. The Fever and Sparks face in a mid-afternoon contest, and then the Dream take on the Liberty on Thursday night in the only primetime game of the day. If you're looking for WNBA daily fantasy picks and some betting advice this season, then you're in the right place. […]

Is Marvin Mims Jr. Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. has an exciting deep-threat profile that should fit perfectly with Russell Wilson's moonball. The Oklahoma product was the first draft selection of the Sean Payton era, so he could be involved right away. However, Mims missed some on-field work during OTAs with a hamstring issue and is back […]

A.J. Allmendinger To Miss Practice And Qualifying At Richmond

A.J. Allmendinger will be absent from practice and qualifying at Richmond Raceway this weekend. Derek Kraus will be filling in behind the wheel of the No. 16 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet for those two sessions. Instead getting prepared for Sunday's Cup race at Richmond, Allmendinger will instead be focusing on and racing in the Xfinity Series […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Pitchers - Updates for Zach Eflin, Hunter Greene, Max Fried, Chris Sale, Michael Wacha, more

Another week of MLB baseball brings another flurry of fantasy pitchers dealing with bumps and bruises. Pitching staffs are deeper than ever, but fantasy managers will have to identify which players to target while their top hurlers are out of the lineup. Let's take a look at the top injured pitchers including Zach Eflin, Hunter […]

Sean Payton Says Russell Wilson "Still Has It"

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton said quarterback Russell Wilson "still has it" and he wasn't the sole reason for Denver's struggles on offense last season. Payton criticized former Broncos head coach and current Jets offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett for the team's inability to avoid pre-snap penalties and called the offensive line play "poor." It […]

Jalin Hyatt Will Practice Thursday After Early Wednesday Exit

New York Giants rookie wide receiver Jalin Hyatt left practice early on Wednesday with trainers, but he's expected back on the field for Thursday's on-field work. According to Jordan Raanan of ESPN, Hyatt got "a little hot" near the end of practice and exited early. That said, the 21-year-old wideout seems to be just fine. […]

Today's MLB Betting Picks - Odds, Expert Predictions, and Best Bets (7/27/23)

You don't see many five-game MLB slates throughout the MLB regular season but that is indeed the case on this Thursday, July 27 slate! In fact, 40% of today's MLB action is dedicated to the Tigers and Angels who will play a doubleheader after rain forced a postponement of Wednesday night's affair. Attention fellow sports bettors! We […]

Calvin Ridley Chose Jaguars Over Multiple Teams

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Calvin Ridley said the Atlanta Falcons gave him a list of six or seven teams that made acceptable offers for his services at last year's trade deadline. "I think it's a perfect spot for me," Ridley said. "I had an opportunity to choose from a bunch of different teams, and that's […]

Rams Had "Unanimous Agreement" To Keep Matthew Stafford For 2023

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford was in the trade rumor headlines this offseason, but head coach Sean McVay said the organization was in "unanimous agreement" to keep the veteran quarterback for at least one more season. Stafford struggled through elbow and spinal cord injuries in his 14th NFL campaign last year, throwing for just […]

Tony Pollard Ready To Take On Larger Workload

Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard (ankle) has backed up Ezekiel Elliott since entering the NFL in 2019, but the 26-year-old running back is now in line to be the primary back in one of the league's top offenses. Pollard suffered an ankle injury in the NFC Divisional Round loss to the San Francisco 49ers […]

Dalvin Cook Visiting Jets This Weekend

Former Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook is flying to New York to visit with the Jets this weekend. The visit comes after quarterback Aaron Rodgers took a massive pay cut in order for the team to have more flexibility. Last season, Cook rushed 264 times for 1,173 yards and eight touchdowns, adding 39 receptions […]

Kyle Freeland Starting Friday's Game

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland (shoulder) is ready to take the mound again and will do so on Friday against the Oakland Athletics, according to MLB.com. The southpaw's last start came on July 9, when he exited with right shoulder subluxation before landing on the injured list. Freeland threw a 25-pitch live bullpen on […]

Wade Miley Hopeful To Return Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Wade Miley (elbow) is hopeful that he can return from the injured list on Saturday, according to MLB.com. The 36-year-old veteran has missed time due to left-elbow discomfort, and he has yet to make a start in the second half. Through 13 appearances this season, Miley has pitched to a 3.06 […]

Jesse Winker Back On The IL

The Milwaukee Brewers placed outfielder/designated hitter Jesse Winker (back) on the injured list Wednesday, according to MLB.com. It's the 29-year-old's second trip to the IL this season, as he's played just 61 games and is slashing an ugly .199/.320/.247 with a single home run. In a corresponding move, the club promoted infielder Abraham Toro to […]

Overvalued, Undervalued Trade Targets - Buy/Sell for Fantasy Baseball (Week 18)

Making the right trades can be crucial to championship success in fantasy baseball. It's almost as important as the draft, if not more. While most trades can have a significant impact on your fantasy team, it’s the deals where you acquire undervalued players and witness their production improve that can really tip the scales in […]

Mets vs. Nationals Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (7/27)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Washington Nationals vs. New York Mets, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Thursday, July 27th 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are […]

Zach Neto To Play In Thursday's Game 2

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto (back) has missed the past three games due to a back issue. However, according to manager Phil Nevin, the rookie was supposed to play Wednesday before the postponement and will start in Thursday's game two against Matt Manning and the Detroit Tigers. That's positive news for all fantasy owners, […]

Tigers vs. Angels Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (7/27)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Los Angeles Angels vs. Detroit Tigers, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Thursday, July 27th 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are […]

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (7/27/23)

I am back again today for more player props after going 1-2 in yesterday's article. Today's slate, in one word, is lousy. Four games today, and not much to like. Because of that, there is only one pitching prop that I like. As always, we will have one strikeout prop today and my hit parlay. […]